Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $92,020 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.24
10th percentile $64,280
90th percentile $129,090
Employed locally 2,230
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,280
    25th
    $74,380
    50th (median)
    $92,020
    75th
    $111,760
    90th
    $129,090

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 106% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Systems Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Boulder, CO $132,290
    California $127,660

    Nearby metros — Computer Systems Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $127,540
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $109,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,680
    Fond du Lac, WI $108,270
    Duluth, MN-WI $103,360
    Winston-Salem, NC $101,830

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,670
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,570
    Computer Occupations, All Other $94,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,660
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $83,060
    Operations Research Analysts $78,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Madison, WI is $44.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.55 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Madison, WI is 11.3% below the national median of $103,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Systems Analysts in Madison?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $64,280 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,380.